So anyone have made a visa with an agent ? I want to apply for the dtv visa and i want to take an agent to make it for me he is doing it for 9 months he tell me can i trust them ? He tells me he will apply for me via cooking classes (i wanted to try via muay thai) but he told me many rejections by muay thai so should i trust it ? They ask 1000 euro for all costs of process and documents

May I ask one quick question, how to fill out the last port of embarkation in DTV application ? For instance, if I am applying from Laos (came from Thai) and then I planned to leave for Thailand after getting the Visa. I should add Laos or Thailand as my last port of embarkation in my application ? Many thanks !

Hello everyone!

I am here on a DTV visa and will shortly invest into a business here in Thailand (and yes, I’m well aware of my rights, obligations, Thai partners etc).

However I need to open a bank account to do so.

I am looking to deposit 1 million baht initially.

Does anyone know a bank that would allow me to open the account?

I’m of Scandinavian nationality and have all my finances in order, can also provide a Thai guarantor.

Have a good day and thanks in advance!

DTV was denied, I'm so sad. In the US, it takes 14 days and $400. They said I spelled my name wrong and didn't match my documents. My middle name has a "-" in it, and it was not included on the passport page. I let their automated passport reader fill out the text fields. I should have double-checked. Any way I have to be out of my house in the US by August 1st. So I was thinking of just flying to Hanoi and getting it there. I also have a wife and 3 kids I have to account for. My main question is, do you think the Thai government might think this is suspicious?

I’m a bit confused, so we need to show the 500k upon arrival as well? Has this actually happened to the majority of people entering on dtv or are they isolated cases?

Visa approved - Thai Embassy in Vienna - Austria

Soft Power Route with Muay Thai (6-month course)

Documents submitted (on Sunday and paid immediately)

• 3-month bank statements from my savings account with far more than the required 500k.

• Documents provided by the Muay Thai Center (a reputable company with hundreds of DTV visa graduates)

• Passport + photo

• Current telephone billing

After 9 business days, on a Friday, further document requests arrived:

• Hometown Registration form (just the telephone billing was obviously not enough; I hadn't thought of that at first)

• Muay Thai course syllabus

• Thai company business establishment document (Thai DBD issued within 6 months)

The Thai DBD was initially included, but dated August 2024.

I immediately contacted the Muay Thai Center, and they helped me immediately and promised quick assistance. The very next day, I had the course syllabus and the DBD document.

8 business days later, the status changed from document review to pending approval.

1 business day later, at 4:00 p.m., I received the visa.

So, in total, it took 18 business days.

I would like to thank everyone; the group is very helpful and also helps me be patient and get a little familiar with the process without getting nervous.

See you in Thailand 🙂

I've read many posts from everyone and it's very helpful information thank you. One thing that I'm not clarified on is how many of you go or try to apply for the 5 year DTV? Lots of you get the Thai e-visa from Vietnam, or Jakarta, etc (congrats for those that got it!)

I am temporarily unemployed but I have money saved up and some gifts coming in from family. I'm a U.S citizen and I'm wondering if a longer-term Muay Thai visa would work, like if I paid for 3 months with a gym and made sure I have the 500k+ Bhat minimum for 3 months.

I'm sure this question has been asked multiple times so I apologize!

I’m under 50 and planning to stay in Thailand long-term. I hold dual citizenship and have entered using different passports—once on one, then twice more on the other for visa runs. During my most recent (third) entry using the same passport, immigration questioned me about my previous 58-day stay and discovered I’m a dual citizen. Fortunately, I had an outbound ticket and was allowed to enter.

However, I’m now concerned about what might happen the next time I return, and I’m looking for a legal, long-term visa option. Ideally, I’d like something cost-effective, as I don’t want to spend a lot just to maintain a visa.

DTV APPROVED: HO CHI MiNH - SOFT POWER

Submitted on 8th June

Asked for more documents on 9th June

Pending check on 9th June

Pending approval on 10th June

Approved on 13th June

I took 6 months course from Arun Thai cooking (Bangkok) and I didn't use an agent to get my DTV visa

I entered Thailand via Chiangmai Airport today from Hanoi, Vietnam (13 June).

They sent off DTV holders to separated area next to the immigration lines to fill the interview form which basically asking the same information as TDAC form (personal info, arrival-departure flight/date,etc.)

I got asked to show the proof of money in my bank account. I just pulled up my bank app.

And asked about the address and what is the purpose of visiting/how long.

But overall it was not intimidating or anything.

It wasn't a long process just quick and straightforward.

Ps. This is first time entering with DTV visa

Just sharing some experience here if anyone was looking for. :)